pan3 se6 gei1噴射機喷射机
Jyutpingpan3 se6 gei1
Yalepan seh gēi
Definition
Jet; jet aircraft; an airplane powered by one or more jet engines.
neutraltransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to aircraft powered by jet engines rather than propellers. While technically accurate, it is often used in a descriptive or slightly formal context when distinguishing modern aviation from older propeller planes. In casual conversation, people often just use the broader term 飛機 unless the specific propulsion method is relevant.
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gaa3架gaExamples
That jet at the airport is getting ready to take off.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
